School Uniform Policy
Introduction
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. A complete list of the items needed for school uniform is attached.
Aims and objectives
Our policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:
- promotes a sense of pride in the school;
- engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school;
- is practical and smart;
- identifies the children with the school;
- prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be distracting in class;
- makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
- is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents;
- is designed with health and safety in mind.
Jewellery
On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school. The exceptions to this rule are ear-ring studs in pierced ears, and small objects of religious significance, such as a crucifix on a chain. We ask the children to remove these objects during PE and games. During the 6 week healing period for ears that have been pierced, in accordance with county guidelines, pupils will be asked to take part in games/PE lessons by evaluating the learning of others rather than taking part in physical activities.
Extreme haircuts
The school does not permit children to have ‘extreme’ haircuts that could serve as a distraction to other children e.g. tram lines, Mohicans, coloured hair.
Footwear
The school wants all children to grow into healthy adults. We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes that have platform soles or high heels, so we do not allow children to wear such shoes in our school. Neither do we allow children to wear trainers to school; this is because we think that this footwear is appropriate for sport or for leisurewear, but is not in keeping with the smart appearance of a school uniform. We require all children to wear shoes as stated in the uniform list.
Games/PE
Children will need shorts, T shirt and trainers that are separate from their uniform usually worn in class.
Representing the School
Pupils will be expected to be smartly dressed in school uniform when representing the school.
The role of parents
We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. One of the responsibilities of parents is to ensure that their child has the correct uniform, and that it is clean and in good repair.
If any parent would like the school to modify the uniform policy, they should make representation, in the first instance, to the headteacher. The school welcomes children from all backgrounds and faith communities. If there are serious reasons, for example on religious grounds, why parents want their child to wear clothes that differ from the school uniform, the school will look sympathetically at such requests.
The role of governors
The governing body supports the headteacher in implementing the school uniform policy. It considers all representations from parents regarding the uniform policy and liaises with the headteacher to ensure that the policy is implemented fairly and with sensitivity.
It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all regulations concerning equal opportunities.
Governors ensure that the school uniform policy helps children to dress sensibly, in clothing that is hardwearing, safe and practical.
Monitoring and review
The governing body monitors and reviews the school uniform policy through its committee work by: seeking the views of parents, to ensure that they agree with and support the policy; considering, with the headteacher, any requests from parents for individual children to have special dispensation with regard to school uniform; requiring the headteacher to report to the governors on the way the school uniform policy is implemented.
School Uniform
Girls:
Grey trousers
Grey skirt
Grey pinafore dress
White or royal blue polo shirt (or white shirt/blouse)
Royal blue cardigan, sweatshirt (round or v necked) or jumper
Royal blue check summer dress
Nursery Yellow polo shirt and checked summer dress
Junior Girls may also choose to wear a white shirt and school tie instead of a white polo shirt
Boys:
Grey long or short trousers
White or royal blue polo shirt (or white shirt)
Royal blue sweatshirt (round or v necked) or jumper
Junior Boys may also choose to wear a white shirt and school tie instead of a white polo shirt
PE:
Black pumps
Royal Blue T shirt
Navy blue shorts
Games:
Tracksuit trousers/ jogging bottoms – navy blue
Royal Blue T shirt
Trainers
(Nursery as above for games or a suitable alternative that is easy to get on/off)
Footwear:
Black shoes
Black/blue/white sandals
Outdoor - (OPAL PLAY)
Waterproof clothing
Wellies
Royal blue fleece
Our Uniform Suppliers:
S.K. School Uniforms, 44-46 Chartwell, Riverside, Tamworth, B79 7UG.
Uniform Plus, Tamworth Street, Lichfield. Tel: 01543 414520
Fair Trade Uniform available on-line from :
http://Whittington.impacttrading.co.uk
School ties (blue and gold) are available from John Lewis.
- Our suppliers have polo shirts/ sweatshirts/cardigans with the school logo on them.